Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hassemer
Brian J. Hassemer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8248764Abstract: A portable electronic device includes first and second housing portions pivotal about corresponding pivot axes. A biasing member urges a first cam surface of the first housing portion into engagement with a second cam surface of the second housing portion. The biasing member also urges indexing members of the first and second housing portions into engagement to maintain synchronization of the housing portions during rotation, wherein the first and second housing portions are configured in a fixed angular orientation when the first cam surface is engaged with the second cam surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Brian J. Hassemer, Roger W. Harmon, Michiel S. Knoppert
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Publication number: 20110205695Abstract: A portable electronic device includes first and second housing portions pivotal about corresponding pivot axes. A biasing member urges a first cam surface of the first housing portion into engagement with a second cam surface of the second housing portion. The biasing member also urges indexing members of the first and second housing portions into engagement to maintain synchronization of the housing portions during rotation, wherein the first and second housing portions are configured in a fixed angular orientation when the first cam surface is engaged with the second cam surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Brian J. Hassemer, Roger W. Harmon, Michiel S. Knoppert
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Patent number: 7844305Abstract: An apparatus and a method of manufacturing an apparatus that creates power for a mobile communication device is disclosed. The apparatus may include a roller integrated into the mobile communication device configured to rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in a first direction, and rotate in a clockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in second direction, gearing connected to the roller, wherein the gearing rotates when the roller is moved, and one or more generator that creates power in the mobile communication device upon rotation of the roller and the gearing.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Jon Godston, Erik A. Cholewin, Brian J. Hassemer, Mark D. Janninck, John B. Van Den Nieuwenhuizen
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Publication number: 20090104947Abstract: An apparatus and a method of manufacturing an apparatus that creates power for a mobile communication device is disclosed. The apparatus may include a roller integrated into the mobile communication device configured to rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in a first direction, and rotate in a clockwise direction when the roller contacts a surface and is moved in second direction, gearing connected to the roller, wherein the gearing rotates when the roller is moved, and one or more generator that creates power in the mobile communication device upon rotation of the roller and the gearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Jon GODSTON, Erik A. Cholewin, Brian J. Hassemer, Mark D. Janninck, John B. Van Den Nieuwenhuizen
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Patent number: 5933330Abstract: A portable radiotelephone (100) arrangement is disclosed. The portable radiotelephone is preferably foldable and comprises a first housing (102) and a second housing (108) hingedly connected to the first housing portion. The second housing portion has a recess for receiving a battery pack (115) and a battery cover (114) for covering the battery pack. Further, a detachable battery (2600) is coupled to the radiotelephone and covering at least a portion of the battery cover. The first housing portion of the foldable portable radiotelephone may also include a display (126) and a speaker (120). The second housing portion may further include a keypad (136) and an antenna (202).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Beutler, Brian J. Hassemer, Mark D. Janninck, Scott R. Wilcox, Albert L. Nagele
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Patent number: 5754141Abstract: A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of components and moving mechanical parts. A matching circuit (30), which is reconfigured according to a switch (32) that is responsive to the antenna's position, provides the matching states.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: David C. Thompson, Jin D. Kim, Brian J. Hassemer
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Patent number: 5739792Abstract: A wireless communication device (20) provides a matching state between a radio circuit (28) and an antenna assembly (26) in both its retracted and extended positions, and does so with an elegant design that increases reliability and manufacturability by reducing the number and complexity of components and moving mechanical parts. A matching circuit (30), which is reconfigured according to a switch (32) that is responsive to the antenna's position, provides the matching states. Furthermore, the switch (32) can be integrally formed as part of a feed terminal (36), the feed terminal (36) and a ground terminal (38) can hold the antenna in position, and the ground terminal (38) can hold a guiding tube (52).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Hassemer, James D. Domoleczny, Stephen J. Gaynes, Jin D. Kim
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Patent number: 5628089Abstract: A radio telephone (100) has a hinge (301) for joining a body (101) a cover (103) along an axis. The hinge (301) contains the axial force generated by an urging mechanism (403,404,405) by locating the urging mechanism (403,404,405) in a can (303) and attaching a cap (305) to the can (303).Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Scott R. Wilcox, Brian J. Hassemer, Stephen J. Gaynes
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Patent number: 5432017Abstract: A battery pack containing a battery of cells includes an outer casing (402) adapted to receive a battery of cells (404); a bonding surface (410) positioned along the outer casing (402); an inner casing (408) adapted to encapsulate the battery of cells (404) and having a surface for bonding to the bonding surface of the outer casing (402); and a bond provided at the bonding surface to bond the inner casing (408) to the outer casing (402). Also, a method for forming a battery pack comprises steps of positioning a battery of cells within a bonding surface of an outer casing of the battery pack; encapsulating the battery of cells with an inner casing, the inner casing having a surface corresponding to the bonding surface of the outer casing; and bonding the corresponding surface of the inner casing to the bonding surface of the outer casing. The battery pack and method for forming the battery pack reduce the weight and complexity in manufacturing.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Hassemer, Scott D. Beutler, Adnan Aksoy, Mark S. Bresin
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Patent number: 5366826Abstract: The system includes a battery charger (300) and a battery pack (100). Upon insertion of the battery pack (100) into a retention area (303) of the battery charger (300), a battery pack channel (101) and a corresponding battery charger rail (305) align the battery pack electrical contacts (201) with the electrical contacts (309) of the battery charger. In order to ensure that a reliable electrical connection is made between the two sets of contacts (201, 309), a compliance rib (501) is disposed within the channel (101) of the battery pack (100). The compliance rib (501) creates an interference between the rail (305) and the channel (101), consequently, creating a force against the rail. The interference is calculated to create a sufficient force in combination with the force created by the weight of the battery pack (100) such that the force of the battery pack meets or exceeds the force created by the set of electrical contacts in the battery charger.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Timothy P. McCormick, Brian J. Hassemer
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Patent number: D519478Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Kio Lee, Yoon ho Choi, Giles D. McWilliam, Brian J. Hassemer
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Patent number: D593053Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Eliot Kim, Matt B Ansley, Brian J. Hassemer, Dickon Isaacs, Paul M. Pierce
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Patent number: D603354Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Eliot Kim, Matt B. Ansley, Brian J. Hassemer, Dickon Isaacs, Paul M. Pierce
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Patent number: D369598Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Albert L. Nagele, Leonid Soren, Brian J. Hassemer, James D. Domoleczny, Sr.
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Patent number: D378366Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1994Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Albert L. Nagele, Brian J. Hassemer, Leonid Soren, Timothy P. McCormick
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Patent number: D411165Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Amy T. Deslyper, James D. Domoleczny, Brian J. Hassemer, Mark D. Janninck
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Patent number: D414159Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Amy T. Deslyper, James D. Domoleczny, Brian J. Hassemer, Mark D. Janninck
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Patent number: D421443Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1998Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Albert L. Nagele, Scott Kouri, Brian J. Hassemer, Patrick McCormick, David J. Cottingham
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Patent number: D683322Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Cole J Derby, James F Caruso, Mark D Finney, Brian J Hassemer, Joel Soto
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Patent number: D785589Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Marcello Zuffo, Michael J Harmon, Brian J Hassemer, Paul M Pierce, Mark D Zaveson